In this riveting Cannes selection, a 15-year-old ski prodigy (Noée Abita) is accepted into an elite program in the French Alps but must contend with a demanding, predatory coach (Jérémie Renier).
France/Belgium | 2020 | Charlène Favier
A 15-year-old ski prodigy (Noée Abita) is accepted into an elite program in the French Alps but must contend with a demanding, predatory coach (Dardenne brothers regular Jérémie Renier). Charlène Favier’s riveting debut feature was selected for Cannes and has a 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes (derived from 16 reviews). “A searing account of athleticism and abuse.” –Hollywood Reporter. Cleveland premiere. Subtitles. 92 min.
A 15-year-old ski prodigy (Noée Abita) is accepted into an elite program in the French Alps but must contend with a demanding, predatory coach (Dardenne brothers regular Jérémie Renier). Charlène Favier’s riveting debut feature was selected for Cannes and has a 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes (derived from 16 reviews). “A searing account of athleticism and abuse.” –Hollywood Reporter. Cleveland premiere. Subtitles. 92 min.
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